Nick Reiner Schizophrenia Treatment, New Meds Before Parents Murder "Made Him Erratic" | CRIME ALERT RECAP SATURDAY 12.20.2025

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Sources claim Nick Reiner was diagnosed with Schizophrenia before parents were murdered and the recent medication change "made him erratic and dangerous"

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0:00.0	This is an I-Heart podcast.
0:02.6	Guaranteed Human.
0:04.5	Crime Alert, hourly update.
0:06.7	Breaking Crime News Now.
0:08.5	I'm Nicole Parton with breaking details in the shocking Brentwood double homicide
0:12.7	involving Hollywood director Rob Reiner and his wife, Michelle Singer-Riner.
0:18.1	According to TMZ, their son, Nick Reiner, who's now charged with their murders,
0:23.8	had been diagnosed with schizophrenia in the weeks leading up to the killings. His behavior
0:29.4	reportedly became erratic and dangerous after a change in medication. Two sources with
0:35.1	direct knowledge say Nick was under psychiatric care and had recently been treated at a Los Angeles high-end rehab facility specializing in mental illness and substance abuse.
0:46.7	That facility cost about $70,000 a month and it's known for catering to wealthy families.
0:53.5	TMZ reports that about a month before the murders,
0:56.4	doctors adjusted Nick's medication in an effort to stabilize him,
1:00.2	but instead his condition worsened.
1:03.4	One source said, quote, Nick was out of his head.
1:07.1	Substance abuse reportedly compounded his schizophrenia.
1:10.4	Legal experts believe this case is headed toward a not guilty by reason of insanity plea.
1:15.5	Meanwhile, the Los Angeles County Medical Examiner has released the Reiner's bodies to their family.
1:21.7	Funeral arrangements will be announced later.
1:23.7	The autopsy confirmed both victims died from multiple sharp force injuries.
1:28.9	Nick Reiner remains in custody without bail and is scheduled for arraignment in January.
1:35.1	Freud Hospital did not just drop the ball on a grandmother's recovery.
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